The ballroom of Rocky’s Designs was nothing short of magnificent.

Every detail, from the shimmering crystal chandeliers to the lavish floral arrangements, had been carefully curated to exude elegance, power, and prestige.

Tonight was a night of celebration—or at least, that was what the guests believed.

For Serena, however, this was a night of reckoning.

Everything had been planned meticulously. Every step had been carefully calculated. And the final piece of the puzzle? Ryan Winters.

Serena adjusted the diamond bracelet on her wrist, glancing at the grand entrance just as Ryan walked in.

Her breath hitched for a brief moment.

Ryan Winters was many things—cold, calculated, powerful—but tonight, he looked...